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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Shri Praveen Sinha, additional director starts looking after duties of director CBI
Shri Praveen Sinha, Additional Director, CBI has started looking after the duties of Director, CBI in pursuance to the order No. 202/15/2020-AVD-II  dated 03.02.2021 issued by Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions, Govt of India.
Shri Praveen Sinha, IPS  has served in CBI as Supdt. of Police, DIG, Joint Director and Addl. Director over two stints between 2000-2021. He also served as Addl. Secretary, CVC during 2015-2018. Shri Sinha has served at various places in the State in various capacities from ASP to Addl. DG. He has also worked as Dy. Director, ACB, Ahmedabad in 1996. Shri Praveen Sinha has been associated with the investigation of various Supreme Court/High Courts entrusted/monitored scams; major bank frauds and financial crimes, serial bomb blasts etc. He was instrumental in unearthing major examination paper leakages including those of CAT and AIPMT.
Shri Praveen Sinha has the unique distinction of having drafted the Manual of both the apex integrity institutions – Vigilance Manual 2017 of Central Vigilance Commission and CBI  Manual, 2020. He has been involved in several innovative and reform initiatives. Shri Sinha is a Member of several Reform Committees constituted by the CVC. He is also a Member of the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws constituted by MHA.
Shri Praveen Sinha was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on Republic Day 2013 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service on Republic Day 2004.
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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.18% GS 2024’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.57% GS 2033’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.69% GS 2043’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.72% GS 2049’.
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.18 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.57 per cent Government Stock, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.69 per cent Government Stock, 2043’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.72 per cent Government Stock, 2049’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of Rs 16,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 1,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on November 15, 2019 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on November 15, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and
12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 15, 2019  and payment by successful bidders will be on November 18, 2019 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Universal Service Obligation Fund Scheme for providing Mobile Coverage in Arunachal Pradesh and two Districts of Assam under the Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan for North Eastern Region
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for provision of a Universal Service Obligation Fund  Scheme for providing Mobile Coverage in Arunachal Pradesh and two Districts of Assam,namely KarbiAnglong and Dima Hasao, under the Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan  for North Eastern Region .
The project envisages to provide mobile coverage to 2374 uncovered villages  at an estimated cost of implementation about Rs.2,029 crore including operational expenses for five years.
The project would be funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund. The project is targeted to be completed by December, 2022.
The work related to provision of 4G mobile services in identified uncovered villages will be awarded through open competitive bidding process as per extant USOF procedures.
The provisioning of mobile services in the remote and difficult uncovered areas of Arunachal Pradesh and two districts of Assam will enhance digital connectivity useful for self-reliance, facilitate learning, dissemination of information and knowledge, skill upgradation and development, disaster management, e-governance initiatives, establishment of enterprises and e-commerce facilities, provision of adequate support to educational institutes for knowledge sharing and availability of job opportunities and fulfilling the vision of Digital India promoting domestic manufacturing and fulfilling the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Prime Minister's Office
Press Statement by Prime Minister during the State Visit of President of Palestine to India
Press Statement by Prime Minister during the State Visit of President of Palestine to India
(Your Excellency, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine,
Members of the Palestinian and Indian delegations,
Members of the media,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am delighted to welcome back President Mahmoud Abbas, an old friend of India, on his State visit to India. The relationship between India and Palestine is built on the foundation of long-standing solidarity and friendship since the days of our own freedom struggle. India has been unwavering in its support of the Palestinian cause. And ,we hope to see the realization of a sovereign, independent, united and viable Palestine, co-existing peacefully with Israel. I have reaffirmed our position on this to President Abbas during our conversation today.
Friends,
President Abbas and I have just concluded useful and detailed discussions that will add further strength to our partnership. We had extensive exchange of views on the situation in West Asia and the Middle East Peace Process. We agreed that the challenges in West Asia must be addressed through sustained political dialogue and peaceful means. India hopes for early resumption of talks between Palestinian and Israeli sides to move towards finding a comprehensive resolution. At the bilateral level, India is committed to be a useful development partner of Palestine. President Abbas and I agreed that both sides, through practical cooperation, will work together to build Palestine’s economy and contribute to improving the lives of its people. We will continue to support the development and capacity-building efforts of Palestine. The agreements concluded today are reaffirmation of our intent to strengthen cooperation in this direction. We have also taken up for particular emphasis the areas of information technology, youth and skills development in the assistance provided by India. India is undertaking project assistance for a flagship Techno-park project in Ramallah. Once completed, it will serve as an IT hub in Palestine offering a one-stop solution for all IT-related training and services. We also look forward to enhancing our cultural exchanges by adding new elements including Yoga exchanges. We look forward to the Palestinian people participating in large numbers during the International Day of Yoga celebrations next month. In the end, I wish President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation a pleasant and productive stay in India. I look forward to working together with President Abbas to further strengthen our bilateral relations.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Coal Finalises Agenda Document for 2021- 22
Focus on Sustained use of Emerging Technologies
Targets One Billion tonne Coal Production by 2024
The Ministry of Coal has finalized an Agenda Document for the year 2021-22 which broadly focuses on the four areas of :
1.Coal Sector Reforms
2. Coal Transition and Sustainability
3. Institution Building
4. Futuristic Agenda.
This is for the first time that an Agenda document for the ensuing year has been brought out in the form of a compilation and provided to all senior functionaries who have been apportioned the responsibility of steering these four broad focus areas through the year with regular monitoring and appraisals.
This Agenda has been designed along with a monitoring and reviewing framework which is to be reviewed frequently by the Secretary for mid-course directions / alignments.
The areas covered step up upon the major reforms done in the last few years and also give direction for covering and meeting the existing and the emerging challenges of the Coal Sector and aligns itself well with the emerging technologies and diversification thrust of the Coal Sector.
The Agenda covers the entire gamut of areas for steering the Coal Sector into new technologies while focussing on the core competence of ensuring set production targets including the one billion tonne by 2024.
Coal Sector Reforms include Projects for the financial year 2021-22, Jharia Master Plan, Regulatory reforms , Coal Beneficiation, Safety in coal mines, Coking coal Strategy, Marketing reforms, Coal Pricing Reforms, Reforms in land acquisition, Solar Power Projects, Coal Despatch & Stocking, Coal Export in Neighbouring Countries and Strategy to boost coal production of mines allocated through auction.
At the same time, Coal Transition & Sustainability covers the areas of social aspects of coal transition, monetization of de-coaled land, use of Artificial Intelligence  in data mining/drones and Sustainability 
Institution building segment of the above Agenda contains reforms in Coal Controller Organisation , Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation , upgrading Coal testing lab andstaffing quality and training issues.
The Futuristic Agenda include Coal to Chemical: Syn Gas, Hydrogen Gas, Liquid fuels, Chemicals and fertilizers, CIL - diversify its business and explore prospects in sunrise industries electric charging pods, EVs etc. Acquisition and mergers of similar or new business after due diligence, media campaign and close monitoring of CSR activities
The Agenda 2021-22 document is available on the website of Ministry of Coal.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 125.75 Cr
More than 73.67 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.35%
9,216 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload stands at 99,976
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 19 days
With the administration of 73,67,230 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 125.75 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,30,65,773 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,84,113
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2nd Dose
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95,21,499
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,79,693
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2nd Dose
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1,65,40,678
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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46,28,14,781
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2nd Dose
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23,38,72,325
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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18,57,50,859
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2nd Dose
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12,33,19,876
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,63,10,847
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2nd Dose
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8,06,10,843
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Total
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1,25,75,05,514
The recovery of 8,612 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,40,45,666.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.35%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 159 consecutive days now.
9,216 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload presently stands at 99,976. Active cases constitute 0.29% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
11,57,156 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 64.46 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.84% remains less than 1% for the last 19 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 0.80%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 2% for last 60 days and below 3% for 95 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Education
Union HRD Minister releases Deeksharambh- A Guide to Student Induction Programme
The Union Minister of Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ released UGC Guide to Student Induction Programme – “Deeksharambh” in New Delhi today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the Deeksharambh , a guide to Student Induction Programme is to help new students adjust and feel comfortable in the new environment, inculcate in them the ethos and culture of the institution, help them build bonds with other students and faculty members, and expose them to a sense of larger purpose and self-exploration.
He said that the Programme engages with the new students as soon as they come into the institution, before regular classes start. At the start of the induction, the incumbents learn about the institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values, and their mentor groups are formed. He informed that the mentoring is one of the component of Student Induction Programme and it helps to develop an everlasting bonding of teacher and student.
He further said that the Student Induction Programme intended to empower the aspirant learners to face the Competitive world with confidence, open new horizons of life leading to character building based on Universal Human Values such as Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-violence, Peace and assist in developing self awareness , compassion and oneness.
To spread awareness about Deeksharambh - Student Induction Programme  in Higher Education Institutions and its stakeholders, UGC has decided to conduct Awareness Programmes and training programme for teachers in different regions of the country.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
International yoga day at Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar participates in International Day of Yoga celebrations at Amarkantak District Anuppur Madhya Pradesh today.
The worldwide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for India:-Dr. Virendra Kumar.
Dr.Virendra Kumar, performs Yoga with a large number of locals/Participants/Students.
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Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard deploys its assets in view of Cyclone Yaas
Indian Coast Guard  has mobilised its assets in view of Cyclone Yaas which is expected to hit the Eastern Coast on May 26, 2021. All the ashore, afloat and aviation units are on high alert and ICG ships and aircraft have been deployed in Bay of Bengal and Andaman sea.
ICG Remote Operating Stations are relaying weather alert messages in local languages on MMB radio for the seafarers and fishermen. Navtex warnings are being issued regularly and International safety Net  has been activated to alert the vessels in/transiting through the area. Ships at anchorage have also been advised to take shelter and Single Point Mooring  operators for necessary safety measures.The ICG deployed 16 ships and three aircraft per day on an average across the deep waters of Bay of Bengal as well as off the coast of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Andaman &Nicobar Islands.
In addition, 31 Coast Guard Disaster Relief Teams  with inflatable boats, lifebuoys and lifejackets are on standby. Medical teams & ambulances have also been kept standby for swift mobilisation.
With these preventive measures, ICG has ensured safe return of 254 boats which were out at sea and alerted various merchant vessels in transit and 77 vessels at anchorage till date.
Port authorities, Oil rig operators, Shipping, fisheries authorities and fishermen associations have also been informed about the impending cyclone for undertaking pre-emptive measures to avoid any damage.
The ICG has mobilised its assets while continuing with the ongoing search and rescue operations on Western seaboard in the aftermath of Cyclone Tauktae.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pained by the tragedy in Bhiwandi
Announces ex gratia for the deceased and injured
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the tragedy in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted :
"Pained by the tragedy in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers with the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi"
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates direct flights between Bilaspur to Indore
Enhanced air connectivity between these cities will help bolster tourism and trade activities in the region: Shri Scindia
Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated a direct flight from Bilaspur to Indore, today, on 03rd October 2022.
The flight will operate between Bilaspur-Indore-Bilaspur effective 3rd October 2022 . It will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday on this route.
In his address, Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia said “this new air connectivity will facilitate people of both the states and contribute to the economic development of the regions. The Minister further added that the Ministry is working to operationalise 200 destinations including heliports and water aerodromes by 2026. The central government is committed to take the civil aviation sector to newer heights and improve air connectivity in every part of the country.
Bilaspur and Indore are prominent cities in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh respectively. Enhanced air connectivity between these cities will help bolster tourism and trade activities in the region and contribute to their overall economic development.
Alliance Air’s Flight 9I 691 will depart from Bilaspur at 1135 hrs. and arrive in Indore at 1325 hrs. with an introductory all-inclusive fare of INR 2,847/-. Flight 9I 692 will depart from Indore at 1355 hrs. and arrive in Bilaspur at 1545 hrs. with an introductory all-inclusive fare of INR 3,218/-.
The inauguration was graced by Shri Tulsi Silawat, Minister of Water, Resources of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Jaisingh Agrawal, Minister in charge of District Bilaspur, Shri Arun Sao, MP  Bilaspur, Shri. Shankar Lalwani, MP  Indore, Shri Shailesh Pandey, MLA Bilaspur, Shri Dharamlal Kaushik, MLA Bilha, Shri Ramcharan Yadav, Mayor Municipal Corporation, Bilaspur, Smt. Rashmi Ashish Singh, Parliamentary Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh. Besides, Smt. Usha Padhee, Addl. Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation, Shri. Vikramdev Dutt, CMD, AIAHL, Shri Vineet Sood, CEO, Alliance Air, and other dignitaries from MoCA, AAI, Alliance Air, and local administration from Bilaspur, and Indore were also present.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Registration of New Public & Private Limited Companies for EPFO & ESIC now on MCA Portal
As part of the ongoing efforts to improve India’s ranking in the Doing Business Report 2021, The Ministry of Labour & Employment has completed the reform to “Integrate process of registration for GST, EPFO, ESIC and Profession Tax for Maharashtrawith company incorporation” in tandem with the MCA.
The reform has been completed by making the registration of new Public, Private Limited Companies and One Person Company for ESIC and EPFO mandatory through the Spice+ and AGILE-PRO eforms of MCA w.e.f., 15-02-2020. Registration for ESIC and EPFO for new companies as above has been stopped on Shram Suvidha Portal from 15.02.2020. A message to this effectis displayed on the Shram Suvidha Portal and the website of Ministry of Labour and Employment www.labour.gov.in as follows:
Registration for EPFO & ESIC for new Public& Private Limited Companies and One Person Company has been stopped on Shram Suvidha Portalfrom 15.02.2020.
With effect from 15.02.2020, new Public& Private Limited Companies andOne Person Company shall get registration number for EPFO & ESIC on MCA portal  through Spice + and AGILE-PRO eforms) only at the time of incorporation.
However, the above new companies will have to comply with the provisions of EPF & MP Act, 1952, and ESI Act, 1948 when they cross the threshold limit of employment under the respective Acts.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Steps taken by Government to promote use of Domestically Manufactured Drugs and Medicines
4,571 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras openedacross the country: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, while giving a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today,detailed the following steps taken by Government to promote the use of domestically manufactured drugs and medicines:
- National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Policy, 2012  was notified with the objective to put in place a regulatory framework for pricing of drugs so as to ensure availability of required medicines – “essential medicines” at reasonable prices even while providing sufficient opportunity for innovation and competition to support the growth of pharma industry thereby meeting the goals of employment and shared economic well-being for all.
- In order to promote and to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all through specific outlets, a scheme in the name of ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’  is functioning across the country.
- In order to promote domestically manufactured drugs, the Government is providing financial support for research and development through Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Research Programme  run by the Department of Science & Technology. The companies undertaking Research & Development activities are provided income tax benefits.
- The Drugs  Order, 2013, Para-32 provides exemptions from price control to a manufacturer producing a new drug involving a new delivery system developed through indigenous Research and Development for a period of five years from the date of its market approval in India.
- The government vide its notification dated 28th January, 2016 has withdrawn exemption of customs duty on certain categories on Bulk Drugs/APIs to provide level playing field to the domestic manufacturers.
The Minister further said that in order to make generic medicines more accessible, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has requested all the States/Union Territories to explore and enforce the proposal of keeping a separate shelf/rack for generic medicines in every pharmacy in the country.
Further, Government is successfully operating a scheme in the name of ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’  for providing quality, unbranded generic medicines at affordable prices in the country. Under this Scheme dedicated outlets known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra  are opened to provide generic medicines. As on 13.12.2018, 4,571 PMBJKs have been opened across the country. Under PMBJP Scheme a target has been set to open at least one PMBJP Kendra in every district of the country, Shri Mandaviya stated.